Metcalf, Herbert J. papers, 1910-1919.

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Metcalf, Herbert J. papers, 1910-1919.

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Correspondence and printed material related to Metcalf's work as head of the Iowa division of the U.S. Public Service Reserve and Secretary of the Council for National Defense in Iowa during World War I. This collection is a rich source of information on the state level operation of two World War I federal agencies.

5 linear ft. (12 archives boxes)

Iowa State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7621315

Iowa State Historical Society

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Four Minute Men (Society)

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United States. Public Service Reserve

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Metcalf, Herbert J.

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Herbert J. Metcalf was appointed Director of the Iowa branch of the United States Public Service Reserve on Nov. 6, 1917. He coordinated recruitment of men to work in ship yards, railroads, and other war industries. He advertised for men with posters, newspapers, buttons, and speeches by "4-Minute Men". Metcalf was also Secretary of the Iowa State Council for National Defense, the federal government agency created to mobilize industry and eradicate pro-German sentiment in the U.S. Metcalf advise...

Council of National Defense (Iowa)

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